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PODCAST
41. Oriel Science Brings Science to the Community with Chris Allton
Oriel Science is an exciting project that uses research from Swansea University to engage with the community and inspire people of all ages. Oriel...
40. TEDx Swansea: The Big Reveal with Mark Davies
With many great things happening in Swansea including the City Deal, the new digital arena and other major construction projects, it's the perfect...
39. Building Your Business Back Better with Louis Halton Davies
Today's episode features an inspiring conversation with a friend and member of our alliance Louis Halton Davies, founder of Web Marketer, which is a...
OUR IMPACT AREAS
Buy Regional
If businesses and organisations in this region buy more from each other, we can keep more wealth here in South West Wales, develop our supply chain, and create more opportunities for people and local businesses.
Destination & Transport
Tourism is a key economic driver for the region. An integrated, sustainable travel network is essential to prosperity and well-being. We want to help partners collaborate better across the region to develop both.
Development & Investment
Regeneration is something we should all do together. How can we ensure that major regional projects are designed and delivered in a way that provides economic and social benefits for the region over the long term?
Well-being Region
In a fast changing world, we think the well-being economy will be the battleground of the next 10 years, and successful places will be those that build prosperity by prioritising people, health, quality of life, the environment and equality.
Circular Economy
A circular economy is restorative and regenerative by design. We must move away from our linear economy (make, use, dispose), closing the loop to conserve resources and ensure long term sustainability.
Creative Economy
The creative economy is everything that relates to human creativity and ideas, IP, knowledge and technology. How can we support more creativity and innovation across our economy?
GOOD NEWS
Port’s 2020 Annual Report highlights challenging trading conditions balanced alongside continued diversification progress
The Port of Milford Haven’s 2020 Annual Report and Accounts highlights the challenging trading conditions felt in 2020 due to Covid-19. Designated a frontline operation as part of the pandemic response, the Port’s focus for the reporting...
Summit aims to boost post-covid recovery in Welsh manufacturing
Supporting industry’s recovery from the impact of the pandemic is a key priority for the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD). The University has a demonstrable track record for working with industry through knowledge transfer,...
Growth sees marine energy specialists relocate to Swansea High Street
A successful local business with ambitions to become a world leader in the supply of renewable marine energy devices has relocated to the redeveloped Warehouse building at High Street’s Urban Village as part of its growth strategy. Marine...
Gower Power Picks Sweet Partnership to Cut Food Waste and Feed Those in Need
A Gower-based solar energy provider has pledged match-funding to a Swansea group which organises apple harvesting from overlooked trees and orchards to feed those in need in the area. The partnership with Cyfoeth y Coed/Sweet Pickings is...
Working group planned to shape future of Cefn Coed Colliery Museum site
Neath Port Talbot Council cabinet members are being asked to endorse proposals to establish a new working group to help draw up future plans for the historic Cefn Coed Colliery Museum site in Crynant, Neath. Extensive survey work at the...
Sealife to be boosted by scientific Swansea tile team
A helping hand is being given to precious sealife that can flourish in the waters off Mumbles. Tests being carried out on specially designed concrete tiles will establish what types of pattern offer the best home for seashore animals and...
Plan approved to help save historic Swansea building
Swansea Council plans have been approved to save an historic former industrial building for future generations. The grade two listed Laboratory Building on the Hafod-Morfa Copperworks site could have a new use – including that of a...
New climate change ministry created by the Welsh Government
The Welsh Government has created a new climate change ministry, topped by two of our regional Senedd members, which incorporates important themes such as transport, planning and housing. The climate change ministry will be led by Julie...
Hundreds have their say in community hub consultation
More than 500 formal responses were given to a Swansea Council survey on plans to create a community hub in an existing city centre building. The responses were overwhelmingly supportive of the proposals and illustrated that key elements...
Mumbles sea defences: Consultation moves to next stage
Swansea Council is launching the next phase in its consultation programme to upgrade sea defences to help protect Mumbles for the next century. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14wytxs7EvU The project is being managed by council...
Re-opening of indoor hospitality and attractions at Milford Waterfront
Restaurants and indoor visitor attractions in Milford Waterfront are welcoming the return of indoor services from today. The re-opening of indoor dining allows all restaurants at Milford Waterfront to seat customers indoors. As well as...
Living well with Dementia: ATiC and PocketMedic collaboration showcases innovation in Wales
A new video from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Assistive Technologies Innovation Centre (ATiC) shows how it has worked with a Swansea-based enterprise to deliver support for people living with dementia in a...